February 2016

Pope Francis knocked, rescued by his bodyguards

Feb 17, 2016 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 247 &

Pope Francis lost his temper and shouted at a crowd that almost knocked him to the ground as the Pontiff struggled to keep his feet on the ground. The video making rounds online shows the… ...

UK gives Malawi K5 billion for hunger victims

Feb 17, 2016 Luke Bisani 353 &

The United Kingdom (UK) has announced that it will give Malawi government K5 billion as humanitarian assistance to help people affected by hunger in the country. The support is in response to Malawi’s international appeal… ...

Cama revives ‘Receipt langa’ campaign

Feb 17, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 23 &

The Consumers Association of Malawi (Cama) has revived the ‘Receipt langa’ campaign saying traders have stopped giving receipts to buyers. In 2014 Cama launched the campaign to urge consumers to always demand a receipt whenever… ...

Breaking: Grace Chinga demoted

Feb 17, 2016 Lyonike Mughogho 218 &

Malawi renowned gospel artist, Grace Chinga, who was undeniably the woman on top following the release of her LP, was this week floored by a secular artist, Malawi24 can reveal. Chinga's Nzaulura smash which was released late… ...

Massive deforestation in Neno

Feb 17, 2016 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Authorities in Neno have expressed shock at the level of deforestation in the district. Assistant Forestry Officer for Neno, Aubrey Macheso said Lisungwi area in the district has lost 60 percent of its forest cover… ...

Two women caught stealing beer at Chipiku

Feb 17, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 207 &

Two women have been arrested after they were caught stealing beer from a Chipiku shop in Lilongwe. According to a source, the women have been stealing items from the shop on several occasions but they… ...

Govt admits failing to distribute maize

Feb 17, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 60 &

Government says it has run into serious problems such that it is failing to distribute maize to Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) selling points. According to minister of agriculture, irrigation and water development Allan… ...